Left atrial strain associated with alterations in cardiac diastolic function in patients with end-stage renal disease
In conclusion, LA longitudinal strain, combined with LAVI and LVMI, were independently associated with the decline in diastolic function in CKD5 patients, which might provide novel cardiovascular events predictors in these patients.
Source: The International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging - Category: Radiology Source Type: research
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